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15 Best Forbidden City & Tiananmen Tours

The Forbidden City entries that actually work: guided walks with tickets secured, Tiananmen Square registration handled and small groups that thread the 980 buildings with a plan. Tickets sell out a week ahead; this is not a walk-up site anymore.

1.Beijing: Forbidden City Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

Discover Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City with this guided walking tour, including tickets, expert guides, and optional Tian'anmen Square visits for a memorable cultural experience.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The trip was amazing and Mike was the best tourist guide we have ever had! He knew a lot about China’s and world history and his English was just perfect :) We can highly recommend this trip to everyone and I would definitely like to…”

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3.Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

Experience Beijing's highlights with this private all-inclusive tour visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, with expert guides and seamless logistics.

★ 5.0

“This tour was so much more than I expected. Lucy, our expert guide, was kind, knowledgeable, and provided a truly memorable experience. It was easily one of the best tours I’ve had traveling. She helped us with photos and was excellent at time keeping for…”

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4.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

Discover Beijing’s Forbidden City with this small-group tour, led by expert guides, including Skip-the-Line tickets, plus optional Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park visits.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Jimmy, was fantastic – funny, always making jokes, and at the same time very knowledgeable about the history and stories behind the place. He kept the tour engaging and easy to follow.”

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5.Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

Simplify your visit to Tiananmen Square with this registration service. Easy, quick, and affordable—ideal for hassle-free access to Beijing's iconic site.

★ 4.5

“Fast, efficient, good alternative to figuring out how to register on the website in mandarin. Without some form of registration proof you will be turned away. Instructive info sent is useful. Showing this confirmation email is enough for them to wave you through with your…”

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6.Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

Discover Beijing's top sights—Forbidden City, Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, and Houhai Lake—on a small-group tour with expert guides for authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Had a wonderful day with Rocky as our guide . He was helpful and informative and made sure everything ran smoothly . His English was excellent as was his photography. I would highly recommend this trip. Thank you Rocky.”

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8.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

Book your skip-the-line Forbidden City ticket for quick access in Beijing. Optional guided tours and galleries available for an enriching experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Maggie was lovely. She was very kind to us and understanding by giving us extra breaks to accommodate feeding our infant son. Also she gave us lots of information and time to take photos. Would definitely recommend a tour with Maggie to anyone…”

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10.Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square Tickets and Tours

Discover Beijing’s top sights with this guided tour of the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square for just $5. Enjoy expert guides, rich history, and hassle-free tickets.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day out with Vanessa. She spoke excellent English and had a deep knowledge about history of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. She kept us entertained with stories about China’s emperors and how life was like during the prior dynasties. Highly…”

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11.Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

Discover the grandeur of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square with this affordable, well-organized ticket tour—perfect for history lovers and first-timers alike.

★ 4.3

“There were some ticketing problems, but Mr. Andy was very quick to resolve them - truly outstanding and fast support, so I was able to have a nice experience - I can definitely recommend it”

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12.2-Day Mini Group to Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Discover Beijing’s top sights over two days with a small-group tour featuring the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and more—no shopping detours.

★ 5.0

“Our 2-day mini trip in Beijing was absolutely unforgettable! From the majestic Great Wall to the Forbidden City and other iconic highlights, every moment was perfectly organized and full of insight. Both Helen and Rocky were truly exceptional Read more”

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13.4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City

Discover Beijing's highlights on a private 4-hour guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with personalized attention and flexible options.

★ 5.0

“Our travel guide Sherry was good and informative. Of course, there're certain things that are portrayed a bit subjectively, but overall we were satisfied with our guide. And we were able to finish our tour in just 2,5 hours instead of 4 hours.”

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14.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Explore Beijing’s top sights on this full-day tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven, with expert guides and included lunch.

★ 4.0

“Mary, our tour guide, was the best! She made sure that we were having a great time while we vistes the most emblematic places in Beijing! I highly recommend this tour with Mary!”

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15.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Discover Beijing's highlights on this full-day tour—including the Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square—with expert guides and seamless transport.

★ 4.5

“When you don't have many days in Beijing, this tour is excellent as you visit 3 of the most do attractions in Beijing. Small group so very easy for tour guide to manage and for the participants to hear everything he said”

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More Forbidden City & Tiananmen Tours

5.0Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option$36.00 4.6Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets3 - 9 hours$27 5.0Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour$369.39 5.0Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights$90.00 4.8Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour4 - 8 hours$13 5.0Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu$159.00 5.0Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace$130.00 5.0Half Day Mini Group Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, No Shops$24.99 5.0T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights$35.00 5.0All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace$138.00 5.0Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City$100.30 4.9Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour8 hours$99 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City /Summer Palace10 hours$25 4.5Forbidden City (The Palace Museum) Ticket Booking$9.90 4.3Beijing:Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square with entry ticket4 - 6 hours$30 5.0Forbidden City Ticket$10.90 4.0Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven$93.00 4.9Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour$97 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen, Private Day Trip$99.00 5.0Beijing: Highlights of Forbidden City Private Walking Tour4 - 8 hours$67 4.5Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Registration1 day$3.69 5.0Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)$150.00 5.0Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour$114.87 5.0Forbidden City Ticket Booking$9.80